Alpha Public Schools is a network of public charter schools serving the students of East San Jose. Alpha’s mission is to provide children from high- poverty communities with an education that effectively develops the academic skills and character competencies to overcome the achievement gap and graduate from college.

ROLE SUMMARY

Alpha Education Specialists have high expectations for all students and a willingness to work hard, doing whatever is necessary to ensure the success of every student. They possess a growth mindset, strong character, and a consistent track record of high performance that is results-oriented. They are hard working, punctual, urgent, energetic, and embrace a spirit of self-reflection, with a constant desire to improve. Finally, Alpha’s Education Specialists hold a deep belief that all students can succeed in college, and that it is the responsibility of teachers to ensure that success.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCED: Alpha Education Specialists have 1-3 years of providing specialized academic instruction to students with disabilities in multiple grades and must hold a valid California Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential.

DRIVEN: Alpha Education Specialists have a relentless drive to advance the minds and lives of students with disabilities in and out of the classrooms. They have a strong sense of personal responsibility.

ENTREPRENEURIAL: Alpha Education Specialists are risk takers who innovate in the classroom to best suit the needs of students. They learn from data, and act on constructive criticism to improve their craft.

FLEXIBLE: Alpha Education Specialists adapt to meet the needs of students and a startup work environment, and maintain a calm and inviting presence.

Conversational Spanish or Vietnamese a plus.

Education Specialist Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the principal and Director of Special Education, the Education Specialist will provide specialized academic instruction to identified students with disabilities who meet eligibility criteria established by federal and state law

Provide timely feedback to and facilitate collaboration and communication between students, parents, and general education teachers

What Alpha Offers Its Education Specialists

As a teacher at Alpha, you will change the educational and economic trajectory of students who otherwise would not attend college. You will significantly and directly impact the success and direction of a startup charter school, and have the opportunity to advance into a leadership role within a rapidly growing organization.

Alpha Offers

Competitive starting salaries

Excellent medical benefits

Targeted professional development

A safe, engaging, dynamic work environment

A remarkably supportive staff and mission-driven organization

Apply to work at Alpha:

Please send the following items to Russ Michaud, Director of Special Education at jobs@alphapublicschools.org:

Resume

A cover letter that includes the following:

Summary of your experience working in education (250 words or less).

What is your philosophy on Special Education? (250 words or less).

Incomplete applications or those with errors will not be considered. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.